Nurse Anesthetist
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A nurse anaesthetist, also known as a CRNA, works under the direction of a doctor or anesthesiologist to ensure that anaesthesia is administered safely. The Nurse Anesthetist will also provide pain relief, stabilisation and recovery care for patients.
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JOSIE LANE
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Journalist, communist & editor for Hindustan Times, DNA & Nat Geo Traveler. She's covered stories from travel start-ups, communities, gentrification, gender issues, and human rights.
Career prospects & criteria
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Educational Qualifications
B.Sc. Nursing
M.Sc. in Nursing
Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery (ANM)/ General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)
What you need to get started
Foundational knowledge in topics ranging from health assessments and pathophysiology to anatomy and pharmacology is a must.
A minimum of one year of experience working in an adult intensive critical care unit (ICU).
Soft Skills
Communication
Precise
Problem-Solving
Management
Preoperative, Perioperative, and Postoperative
Collaborative
Analytical skills
Integrative
Technical Skills
Anaesthesia
Obstetrical nursing
Pain Management
Surgical Procedures
Measurement and Calculation skills
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